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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

A reception area with a large wall mural of a waterfront, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a table, and a cityscape painting.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

1. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

2.3 km from Waipu Bay

liz

S$137

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign that reads "QUEST".

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

A view from a window overlooking a waterfront with buildings and a tree.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a kettle, and a fruit bowl on the counter.

2. Quest Tauranga Central

2.3 km from Waipu Bay

Christine

S$143

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water.

A dining area with a large window offering a view of a body of water and trees.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sign on the wall that reads "BEACH HOUSE".

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

3. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

2.7 km from Waipu Bay

Casey

S$158

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water with boats, greenery, and a distant shoreline.

A modern building with a glass facade, a parking lot with marked spaces, and a bridge in the background.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a decorative wall with abstract patterns, and a series of pendant lights.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

4. Hotel on Devonport

2.2 km from Waipu Bay

Vanessa

S$134

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A motel with a modern design, featuring a large signboard, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A hotel reception area with a Christmas tree, a welcome mat, and various travel brochures.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a small refrigerator and a shelf above the counter. A potted orchid is on the table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Harbour City Motor Inn

2.4 km from Waipu Bay

John

S$126

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern building with a sign for "CITY SUITES" indicating a hotel.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, wooden doors, and a ceiling light fixture.

A rectangular swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by a low brick wall and a metal fence.

6. City Suites Tauranga

2.6 km from Waipu Bay

Lorraine

S$114

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern hotel with a pool, a balcony, and a view of the water.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a view of the sea, and a cozy seating area.

A dining area with large windows, a potted plant, and a view of a body of water.

A balcony with two white chairs, a view of a body of water, and a building across the water.

7. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

2.4 km from Waipu Bay

Zeema

S$156

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

8. Gateway Motor Inn

2.4 km from Waipu Bay

Henare

S$136

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A sign for The Roselands Motel with a vacancy notice.

A table with a coffee pot, a mug, and a magazine rack.

A modern motel with a tiled roof, a patio with chairs and a table, and a signboard advertising a vacancy.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside lamp, and a painting on the wall.

9. Roselands Motel

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Neil

S$125

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with a sign reading "Durham Court Motor Inn" and a "VACANCY" sign.

A modern building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a covered seating area, and a neatly trimmed hedge.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

10. Durham Motor Inn

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Joseph

S$163

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A beach with rocky foreground, a sandy shore, and a mountain in the background.

A room with a large mural of a forest scene, two black chairs, a glass table, and hanging pendant lights.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a pool visible through large windows, and a variety of plants and decorative items.

11. Mercure Tauranga

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Seba

S$121

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, a sign reading "QUEST en Durham," and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a small bedside table.

A room with a sofa, a table, and a view of the outside.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a glass elevator.

12. Quest on Durham

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Hayley

S$114

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building with a sign reading "Wanderlust New Zealand" and "Hostel St. Amant."

A bunk bed room with a window, a sink, and a small plant.

A staircase with a mural of whales, a wooden ceiling, and a reception area with a counter and a mirror.

A group of people seated at a wooden table outdoors with a view of boats on the water.

13. Wanderlust NZ

2.2 km from Waipu Bay

Nigel

S$112

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A person sitting on a rock overlooking a beach with a sunset in the background.

A modern dining area with a glass table, white chairs, and two blue glass vases.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a glass table, and a kitchen with bar stools.

A garden with various plants, a lawn, and a wooden fence.

14. Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast

5.4 km from Waipu Bay

Kirsten

S$165

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A bakery display case with various pastries and desserts.

A compact kitchen with a sink, kettle, and a small trash bin. There's a chair and a desk with a phone and a box of tissues. A window leads to a lush green outdoor area.

15. 850 Cameron Motel

4.8 km from Waipu Bay

Alistair

S$164

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, with ocean views.

A modern room with a balcony, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a TV. There is a view of the beach through the window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, striped pillows, and a green chair.

16. Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

7.9 km from Waipu Bay

Sharif

S$99

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern interior with large windows, a black chair, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a mesh screen.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

A coastal property with a beach view, modern houses, and a clear sky.

17. Quest Mt Maunganui

4.8 km from Waipu Bay

Rhys

S$144

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A kitchen with a large window overlooking a swimming pool.

A large, single-story building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A landscaped garden with a prominent sculpture, a grassy area, and a view of distant hills.

18. Poripori Homestead

16.7 km from Waipu Bay

Lucy

S$156

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A beach chair with a straw hat and a pink and white striped towel.

A small, white wooden structure with a porch and a window.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a microwave, and a stainless steel range hood.

A miniature golf course with multiple green putting areas, a wooden bridge, and surrounding lush greenery.

19. Pacific Park Christian Holiday Camp

12.5 km from Waipu Bay

Michael

S$150

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A multi-story building with curved balconies, palm trees, and a landscaped garden.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and a countertop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a yellow sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large window with curtains.

20. Baywatch Motor Inn

4.7 km from Waipu Bay

Sharon

S$137

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Waipu Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CitySide Hotel Tauranga	9.6 Exceptional 253 reviews	View
Quest Tauranga Central	9.6 Exceptional 324 reviews	View
Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 378 reviews	View
Hotel on Devonport	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Harbour City Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 218 reviews	View

Top Waipu Bay Hotel Reviews

Blue Haven Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great welcome given arrived late. And our absolute thanks and appreciation for being able to have a later departure. Thanks so much."

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

10/10 Excellent

"15 minute walk to bars and restaurants."

6 on Adams

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay! The hotel is in a great central spot, and our room was clean and well-maintained."

City Suites Tauranga

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation for a good price."

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel and service. Some hotels that I visited for the same price could not compare in terms of prestation."

Quest Tauranga Central

10/10 Excellent

"Really impressed with our stay at Quest Tauranga. The location was very convenient, and the rooms were modern, tidy and spotlessly clean. Great in-room amenities, including a lovely selection of teas. Everything was comfortable and well thought out. Would happily stay again."

Bay Palm Motel

8/10 Good

"Good value for money"

Gateway Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean nice staff enjoyed our stay thank you"

Roselands Motel

8/10 Good

"Lovely place to stay, very near Park Street Eye Clinic."

Other attractions near Waipu Bay

Rangataua Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rangataua Bay during your travels in Mount Maunganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Classic Flyers NZ

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Classic Flyers NZ during your travels in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

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beach near Tauranga Bridge Marina

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Tauranga Bridge Marina during your trip to Tauranga? Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Monmouth Redoubt

8.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Tauranga with a stop at Monmouth Redoubt. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Tauranga Art Gallery

7.8/10 (37 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Tauranga Art Gallery in Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Robbins Park

Explore the great outdoors at Robbins Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing

You can take time to visit Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing during your travels to Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Baycourt Community & Arts Centre during your stay in Tauranga. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming cafes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waipu Bay?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Waipu Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful beaches and charming cafes. You'll find 571 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Waipu Bay?

Hotel on Devonport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Waipu Bay. Other good options within a few miles include Trinity Wharf Tauranga and City Suites Tauranga.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Waipu Bay?

Expedia has 571 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Waipu Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waipu Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Waipu Bay.

What can I see and do near Waipu Bay?

While you're exploring, swing by Monmouth Redoubt, The Elms Mission House and Brain Watkins House to learn a bit about the area. You can wander around Tauranga Domain, Blake Park or Fernland Spa if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Pilot Bay Beach, Maunganui Beach and Papamoa Beach.

Hotels near Waipu Bay

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Our top choices for Waipu Bay hotels

1. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

2. Quest Tauranga Central

3. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

4. Hotel on Devonport

5. Harbour City Motor Inn

6. City Suites Tauranga

7. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

8. Gateway Motor Inn

9. Roselands Motel

10. Durham Motor Inn

11. Mercure Tauranga

12. Quest on Durham

13. Wanderlust NZ

14. Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast

15. 850 Cameron Motel

16. Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

17. Quest Mt Maunganui

18. Poripori Homestead

19. Pacific Park Christian Holiday Camp

20. Baywatch Motor Inn

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Top Waipu Bay Hotel Reviews

Blue Haven Motel

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

6 on Adams

City Suites Tauranga

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

Quest Tauranga Central

Bay Palm Motel

Gateway Motor Inn

Roselands Motel

Other attractions near Waipu Bay

Rangataua Bay

Classic Flyers NZ

beach near Tauranga Bridge Marina

Monmouth Redoubt

Tauranga Art Gallery

Robbins Park

Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

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